SOC 35-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — Cleveland
Cleveland, OH · 10 metro areas compared
In Cleveland, OH the median wage is $27,060.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Cleveland, OH the median wage is $27,060. That is 13.3% lower than the national median of $31,200. Pay ranges from under $22,770 at the tenth percentile to more than $37,370 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $25,270 to $29,820.
Employment stands at 3,480, or 3.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Cincinnati records the highest median at $29,350. Of the 616 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 613th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,770 | −27.0% |
| 25th | $25,270 | −19.0% |
| Median (50th) | $27,060 | −13.3% |
| 75th | $29,820 | −4.4% |
| 90th | $37,370 | +19.8% |
| Mean | $28,690 | −8.0% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati | $29,350 | 3,790 | |
| 2 | Sandusky | $27,900 | 250 | |
| 3 | Columbus | $27,650 | 2,880 | |
| 4 | Lima | $27,470 | 120 | |
| 5 | Akron | $27,320 | 820 | |
| 6 | Toledo | $27,200 | 790 | |
| 7 | Dayton | $26,990 | 1,020 | |
| 8 | Canton | $26,660 | 520 | |
| 9 | Youngstown | $26,640 | 420 | |
| 10 | Mansfield | $26,190 | 160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cleveland run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $27,060 goes as far as $29,159 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$27,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$29,159US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $27,060 a year, 13.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,770 to $37,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,480 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cincinnati, at $29,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Cleveland, OH?
The median annual wage is $27,060, or $13.01 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $31,200, so pay in Cleveland, OH is 13.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Cleveland, OH earns more than $37,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,770 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Cincinnati, at $29,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,480 jobs in this occupation in Cleveland, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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